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Apricot Squares

SUBMITTED BY: Missy PHOTO BY: IKERONIOUS

"Rich bars with sweet apricots, these are sure to become one of your favorite desserts."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 32 bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square pan.
  2. Place apricots and enough water to cover in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and cool, then chop coarsely.
  3. Cream together the butter, sugar and 1 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan, and pack down. Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm and slightly golden.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and brown sugar until well blended. Combine 1/3 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the egg mixture. Mix in vanilla, walnuts and apricots. Spread mixture over baked layer.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Cut into bars and dip in confectioners' sugar.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by Terri V
I followed the directions exactly. I was careful to completely drain the apricots after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by Rachel
I made these squares, and tripled the recipe, and they were all gone in about 3 days. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by Miz Mattie
I absolutely love apricot bars--but these are just nasty. Gooey, to put it mildly; overly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2004 by FROG007
These bars are overly sugary.I cooked for over the proper time and they were still too gooey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by Arezu
Very good and easy to make. I didnt have dried apriocts so i simmered fresh ones in water and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by GREENCHI2020
Strangely addictive. I used a bunch of fresh apricots and two small peaches for this,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2006 by IKERONIOUS
I give these 5 stars because they were super easy to make and my mom had one and called it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by Bimey
This is a family favorite MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by angelaBBf
This recipe is pretty easy and delicious. My in laws loved it and devoured it quite quickly. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2004 by MOMOF4GIRLS
These were great! My husband actually made them and did a great job (what a sous chef!!). He... MORE